Cowboy hats are a practical part of everyday life here on the prairie. They give a bit of shade and protection from sun, wind, & dust. You seldom go anywhere in the panhandle without seeing a feller with one on.

​Cowboy hats come in many shapes and sizes. Watching a cowboy pick out a new hat is something to see. They can be pickier than a woman choosing a new handbag! Some want a tall crown, some want short. Some want a wide brim, some want narrow. Some want a fancy band, some want simple. Even the feather in the band is a very personal choice. Sometimes they will even have a special occasion hat for church.

Cowboys usually shop for a new hat twice a year. They will get a new straw hat each summer and a new felt hat each fall. At least you HOPE they do! You see, that hat gets VERY nasty. A good hat will not be completely comfortable until it has been blown off into a mud puddle and at least one cow-pie. Those hats also end up getting very greasy and dirty. The women in the family often have to beg, plead, and sometimes even DEMAND he go shopping with her for a new hat. (By that time he usually only has one pair of jeans without holes and is in need of new boots too!)

Here are some fun sounding books about cowboy hats. I hope you enjoy!

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"A cowboy finds an injured dog on the open range and nurses him back to health. Over a period of time, the two form a loving bond. They enjoy spending time together and remain inseparable, loyal friends to the end."

"Coyote gives Slim his special hat and asks him to deliver a letter to the sheriff of Fire Gulch City.... As Slim travels from town to town, disaster seems to follow. Pretty soon Slim learns that his new hat is NOT your average cowboy hat."

Such a cute post. My husband loves his hats and has lots of them and yes it takes him a while to pick the right hat even if its not a cowboy hat. It is hard to get rid of a hat that you love. My thought is... if you find a hat you absolutely love buy two of the same kind. Will last you longer. :) My son has 1 cowboy hat and I'm sure we would have more cowboy hats if we had farm animals. I love hats as well. Especially in the fall/winter because I started getting migraines after I had my third child and hats help me from the cold and wind. The cowboy hat books you shared look so fun. I think my son would enjoy them.